Which of the following is not necessary in the construction of closed-ended questions?
a. the response categories must be mutually exclusive
b. the response categories must be exhaustive
c. the researcher must be careful in structuring the responses
d. the response categories should be extensive
Question 2
Which of the following represent potential problems with the use of open-ended questions?
a. possibility of misunderstanding and researcher bias
b. they can be quickly completed by the respondent
c. they do not limit the responses received
d. they result in lack of uniformity of answers
